Floris Books @florisbooks.bsky.social Indie publisher based in Edinburgh. We specialise in beautiful books for children and fascinating non-fiction for adults. Check out our imprint @discoverkelpies.bsky.social
Visit us online - florisbooks.co.uk
Kazoo magazine @kazoomagazine.com Quarterly Print Magazine for girls. National Magazine Award-winner. “Smart & beautiful” -NYT. "For little girls who want to grow up to be president” -Vogue. Made in Brooklyn. Ships worldwide. www.kazoomagazine.com
Elaine Long @elainelong.bsky.social 20 years in the classroom | English teacher | HoD | AHT | Currently Associate Professor (teaching)
@ IOE, UCL | Programme Leader for UCL ECF Programme | UCL International Leadership Programmes | Co-Host ECF Staffroom Podcast | Schnauzer Lover.
Helen 🏳️⚧️✊🏻💕 @mimmymum.bsky.social Passionate about acceptance for #transgender people & #trans kids 🏳️⚧️ equality & saving our planet 🌍 Inclusive cis feminist ⚧
➡️ https://linktr.ee/mimmymum
steve-weatherill.bsky.social @steve-weatherill.bsky.social Children's author, illustrator/cartoonist MA(RCA) known for the Baby Goz & Lucy Goose books. I have visited over 1500 schools and libraries with the Baby Goz storyplays. Baby Goz and Count on Goz are available from @gardnersbooks.bsky.social
Mulberry UTC @mulberryutc.bsky.social A University Technical College for 14-19 year olds in east London, specialising in Health, Science, Business, Media and Theatre
www.mulberryutc.org
Jennifer Sweeney @storiesbysweeney.bsky.social 📚 Children’s Book Writer & Book Lover
🌴 SCBWI Southern Breeze Member
⭐️ Retired Educator
🥔 Passionate about Potatoes
StoriesBySweeney.com
#PB #SCBWI #kidlit
SEND Network @send-network.bsky.social The SEND Network is an online community for professionals, practitioners and advocates throughout the special education needs and disabilities sector.
Sarah Bonbarah @misssmart.bsky.social Primary School Teacher in ALN / SEN Class. In the South Wales Valley’s. Final year of Masters SEN/ALN at University of South Wales. Single mother of 4 beauts and dog mother to 1 working cocker spaniel!
Allison Hackworth @allisonhackworth.bsky.social Neurodiverse mom, wife, and nurse who absolutely loves creating colorful, spooky picture books with her husband! 📚📖✏️🎨🖌️👻💀🧟🧛🏼🦇🎃♥️🧡💛💚💙💜
Andy Horton @fechtbuch.bsky.social Librarian, gardener, gamer.
Jane Kohuth @janekohuth.bsky.social Children's book author, Jewish educator, Mom, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome haver. Rep'd by Bookmark Literary. https://www.janekohuth.com/
H M Stevens @nycvivabskysocial.bsky.social Learner, Educator, Mentor... I love a lot of things, a whole lot of things, like, learning, teaching, asking questions, reading, poetry, art, music, visiting museums... I am interested in connecting with new teachers. 
Little Joey Brown Studio @joeydoeyboboey.bsky.social LGBTQI+ autistic artist. Queer history enthusiast. Anime lover. House, Disco, and Ambient Music Maker/former DJ. 🚫No AI🚫. He/him (I accept any pronouns used with kindness and respect)
Little Rebels Award @littlerebsprize.bsky.social Est. 2012. The Little Rebels Children's Book Award celebrates UK radical fiction for readers aged 0-12. Run by Letterbox Library & Housmans Bookshop on behalf of the Alliance of Radical Booksellers #LittleRebelsAward #UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidsBookAward
Branford Boase Award @branfordboaseaward.bsky.social Set up in memory of award-winning author Henrietta Branford and her editor Wendy Boase, one of the founders of Walker Books, the Branford Boase Award is given annually to the author and editor of the year’s outstanding debut novel for children.
Catherine Lock @catherinelock.bsky.social Director of Education, DEMAT. 
Abeni Wangari Opeyemi @abeniwangari.bsky.social 🌈🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇧🇯✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽📚📖🦻 Paralegal working in education law. Book lover. #GoAllIn
Tobi from Pupil Progress @tobidavis.bsky.social CX & Product Marketing @ Pupil Progress
Making school data work harder, not teachers.
Ex-music biz 🎶 | Now EdTech 💻
Youngreadershelf @youngreaders.bsky.social Book Dragon
Abdul Ali T P @abdulalitp.bsky.social Founder & CEO at Travel Trex | Founder at Startupmac | https://linktr.ee/abdulalitp
Book Aid International @bookaidint.bsky.social At Book Aid International we work with our partners to share the power of books and help build a more equal future. Find out more at bookaid.org.
Elizabeth Keville @lizkeville.bsky.social School librarian 📚✨ (she/her)
Nashae Jones @nashaejwriter.bsky.social Kit lit author. Rep'd by @chloenseager. COURTESY OF CUPID(2024) AS YOU WISH (2025). Words in @huffpost@thebelladonnacomedy @mcswys
Caroline Kind @carolinekind.bsky.social MG author, educator, researcher, reader, learner | She/Her | Halifax, NS |
RobsMuir 🐀 [insert √ here] @robsmuir.bsky.social Alleged physicist, technologist, teacher, climber, cyclist, father, spouse, coffee lover, progressive democrat, retired K-6 & HS teacher, and college prof. #resister Mostly biodegradable. No DMs; you will be blocked.
@RobsMuir@techhub.social
Rebecca Connor-Evans @rlconnorevans.bsky.social PhD candidate & Teaching Associate at Sheffield Hallam University. Cognitive stylistician. Children's Lit & YA Fiction for mental & emotional health. Fandom discourses.
Michelle Preen @michellepreen.bsky.social Storyteller ✍️ | creative explorer 🎨 📷 | nature, birding & hiking enthusiast 🍃 🦅 ⛰️ | Golden Retriever dog mom 🐕🐾 | from the beautiful city of Cape Town 🇿🇦
Award-Winning Author, Alexandria J. Snowdon (Marcia J. Miles) @alexandriajsnowdon.bsky.social World-Acclaimed, Award-Winning Author. Children's Books, Poetry, and Short Stories. Visit: https://marciamiles.com https://celestialselection.com celestialselections.net
Some Random Monk @phranicholas.bsky.social Educator. Community builder. ☸️ monk. Tragically woke. Race traitor. Tends not to reply to DMs. https://linktr.ee/phranicholas
Julie Ann Hartman @jamhartman.bsky.social wife, mom of 4 boys, teacher, writer, kid lit lover, booking agent @TheBookingBiz, Chocolate Chip Cookie Maker, WF Deacon Fan who loves spending time with her family and her therapy dog, Rey in the NC Mountains
Lucinda Powell @lucindap0well.bsky.social Teacher|Podcaster|Speaker
Director of Teaching and Learning. Everything Education and psychology. #PsychologyintheClassroom podcast.
Rory Michaelson (submitted and readable) @rorymichaelson.com #1 Best smelling author of the LESSER KNOWN MONSTERS series. Queer, AuDHD chaos goblin. Fuck GenAI. They/them(bo). 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ rep: @inthesestones.bsky.social
https://linktr.ee/rorymichaelson
P. J. Purtee, AKA Jill (Shields) @pjpurtee.bsky.social SCBWI
PBs
Poet: The Toy, Little Thoughts Press
Mira Reisberg's Children's Book Academy (featured poems)
Honors: Madness! Poetry (Elite 8), #50PreciousWords, Valentiny, Halloweensie, Holiday, Spring Fling
School volunteer
Hx: pediatrics
http://pjpurtee.com
Jabari Asim @jabariasimwriter.bsky.social Professor of Creative Writing @Emerson College in Boston, MA, Author, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Journalist, Critic, Poetry, Kids' Books, Playwright, Librettist, Public Speaker, Reading Advocate, Husband and Father of five. https://jabariasim.org/books/
Mrs Khan @mrskhantindal.bsky.social Year 6 Lead & English Lead 📚 Ark Tindal Primary Academy
Ken @msbsongs.bsky.social Musician, retired teacher, creating and producing songs and sharing them. The name of my group is MRS SMITH'S BASEMENT. I hope you will give us a listen. 
Storytime with Kray @storytimewithkray.com Step into a world where the stories are old, the charm is real, and nobody tries to reboot the plot. This is classic storytelling, straight up.
No updates. No gimmicks. Just pure narrative magic. #stories #storytime
Glasgow Reads @loubal.bsky.social Glasgow’s BGE Literacy Strategy
NostalgicShaz @nostalgicshaz.bsky.social Crazy middle school librarian! (all views my own) ❤️ BOOKS! 📚 Classic Movies! 🎥 Peter Cushing, Ray Harryhausen, vintage horror & musicals 🥰
Sean Hendricks @shendriq.bsky.social Linguist, conlanger, communications professional, knitter, yoyoist, chain reader, boardgame and TRPG enthusiast.
@clairebmc.bsky.social @clairebmc.bsky.social Retired teacher, mom, liberal AF, animal lover and believer in science.
Adriana Gutierrez @felizreading.bsky.social Writer~Teacher~ Mama~❤️📚#50PreciousWords Win ‘23 #SpringFlingKidLit Win ‘23 #SunWriteFun Win ‘23 and ‘24 #FallWritingFrenzy Win ‘23 #12x12PB
Little Free Library at Florence Brasser @lflbrasser.bsky.social LFL Charter #113632 in Chili, NY focused on children’s books. Coming soon!
C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social #YAlit author of THE LIFESAVER
cnsteinhourbooks.com
Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social Speech Apraxia International provides information, support, and advocacy for all forms of speech apraxia including Childhood Apraxia of speech (Developmental dyspraxia), Acquired and Primary progressive verbal apraxia www.speechapraxia.co.uk
CILIP South West @cilip-sw.bsky.social Supporting existing & potential members of CILIP, the library and information association, living & working in the South West of England. Disclaimer: This account is managed by volunteers. Communications from this account are not CILIP policy.
Rebecca Solow @rebeccasolow.bsky.social Children's Book Author/Illustrator | Coming Soon: Zazel: The Explosive True Story of Rosa Richter, the First Human Cannonball - Red Comet Press, 2027
Agent: Mona Kanin, Great Dog Literary
Website: www.rebeccasolow.com
TeachEddy @creativeclassroom.bsky.social Year 3 teacher sharing creative ideas to inspire joyful, effective learning. Enjoy!
InkReaders @handle.invalid Interoperable hub for book lovers!!
Young Page Turners @youngpageturners.bsky.social At Young Page Turners, we believe that every child loves to read (when they find the right book). On our website you will find reviews of children's & YA books.
Currently reading: The Songbird Army by Julia Blackburn
Kerri Steedman @ksteedman.bsky.social English teacher, KS5 coordinator, ITT Mentor, Coach Facilitator, 20+ years in teaching.
Kellie @kel-lie.bsky.social Leader of literacy in a large Cornish secondary school | Agatha Christie enthusiast | Avid reader & radio listener | Looking to explore links between literacy, behaviour and a sense of belonging
Devans Eli ✍🏾 @devanseli.bsky.social Children’s book author. 📚
I do a little bullet journaling here, too. ✍🏾
Baltimore 📍
linktr.ee/iamdevanseli
EYFS at Dalmain Primary School @dalmainpseyfs.bsky.social EYFS classes at Dalmain Primary School in Lewisham, South East London. Dalmain is where creativity meets educational excellence.
Pupils learn through:
•Adventure 🗺️ • Acceptance 🤝🏽 • Teamwork 💪🏽
Our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dalmainprimaryschool
The English Team @theenglishteam.bsky.social We’re four independent English advisers, based in South West England, who collaborate as a team (formerly Devon Education Services/Babcock LDP).
https://www.theenglishteam.uk/
Shireen Lalji @shireenlalji.bsky.social Picture book writer and primary school librarian. MA Children's Lit. Trying to make a difference one book and one reader at a time. Literacy expert and school leadership experience. All things reading and primary education.
Lindsey Leigh @wiggle-n-write.bsky.social New Mama🩵#Kidlit Writer✍🏼Educator📖Doing Handstands🤸♀️in San Diego🏝️
Dalmain Primary School @dalmainps.bsky.social Primary School in Lewisham, South East London. Dalmain is where creativity meets educational excellence.
Pupils learn through:
•Adventure 🗺️ • Acceptance 🤝🏽 • Teamwork 💪🏽
Our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dalmainprimaryschool
Beth C @carmanbkdragon.bsky.social Former Sped para, former public library youth services assistant, first year K-12 school librarian.
Tarot 78 Fates 🔥Launching on Kickstarter today!🔥 @tarot78fates.bsky.social I’m Max, the creator of the Arcanum Academy Tarot deck. This is a unique Tarot deck. Only as an exclusive collector’s edition.
➡️ http://kck.st/4kCBwL0 ⬅️
Gary Huskey Governor For Arkansas @garyhuskeyforgov.bsky.social I'm Gary Huskey, and I'm running for Governor of Arkansas in 2026. Please share my campaign and follow. #Love #Hope #Peace #Trust #Prosperity #Integrity #Equality #Freedom #Libertarian #Arkansas #Governor
http://garyhuskeyforgovernor.com
Jon Lock @jonlock.com I write comics! | Tiny Hercules @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social | Afterlife Inc. | 2000AD | Toxic Crusaders | Big Punch Studios | Repped by @rachelpmann.bsky.social
My website | https://www.jonlock.com
Afterlife Inc. | https://www.afterlife-inc.com
Mygoh (Stephen) @mygohworld.bsky.social Books and information to inspire people to be more active, take control of what they do and enjoy doing different things in their own unique way. Driven to do things differently after getting an Autism diagnosis in adulthood in 2025
Schools Library Service - Wakefield @wakefield-sls.bsky.social The official Schools Library Service account for Bluesky
Georgie Groome @gngroome.bsky.social Writer of Children’s Picture Books & YA Fantasty. Former Primary Education Teacher. Learning Designer at present. Lover of food and French Bulldogs.
Calico Libraries @calicolibraries.com The new name for V22 Libraries.
Calico offers library services and community facilities to the people of South East London.
We run Forest Hill, Manor House, Sydenham and Crofton Park libraries.
Phil Vernon @philvernon.bsky.social Poetry, humanitarian issues, peacebuilding. Latest poetry collection Guerrilla Country (Flight of the Dragonfly Press, 2024): http://bit.ly/485JisV
Have finally quit the awful 'X' - why did I wait so long? - and landed here.
Jackie Powell @jacpow.bsky.social Retired university projects leader,with fair access and progression a priority. Interested in education and wider policy. Keen reader and gardener, love walking in the Peak District. Opinionated but listen to others. Everything doesn’t have to be serious.
✸ 𝕵𝖆𝖘𝖒𝖎𝖓𝖊 𝕱𝖑𝖔𝖞𝖉 ✸ @jasminefloyd.bsky.social ✎ Freelance illustrator and all-round happy gal ☻
AI free zone 🚫
💌 - jasminesillustrations@gmail.com
Portfolio - https://www.jasminesillustrations.co.uk
Shop - https://jasminefloyd.etsy.com
Virtual Authors UK @virtualauthorsuk.bsky.social The free directory of UK children's authors, poets & illustrators offering #VirtualAuthorVisits to schools at https://virtualauthors.co.uk/
(managed by @loutreleaven)
Alexandra Page @alexandrapage1.bsky.social Author of the Wishyouwas duology (Bloomsbury Kids) and picture books The Worry Tiger and The Fire Fox (Two Hoots). Mum, keen swimmer, letter writer and biscuit lover 🍪
Jack Wright @jackwrightauthor.com Horror author from the North of England. Reyt Spooky.
Stories of grief, folklore, and the things that move when they shouldn’t.
Duskfield Pines — ???
Anna’s Veil — ???
https://ko-fi.com/jackwrightauthor
https://buymeacoffee.com/jackwright
H. Perry Horton @hperryhorton.bsky.social New Novel Available Now:
DON'T LET THE DARKNESS EAT YOU UP
https://www.amazon.com/DONT-LET-DARKNESS-EAT-YOU/dp/B0FVT8VWKS
Books: https://shorturl.at/AuKlV
Estee Hall @esteehillustrates.bsky.social 🖍️ Illustrator, designer, storyteller.
🎓HarperCollins Author Academy - Alumni 2025
💂🏾♀️London, UK
*Seeking representation*
✐ Portfolio: www.esteehall.com
📧Email: xesteex@ymail.com
🎨Shop: www.thisismi.co.uk
J. C. Jones @thejcjones.bsky.social Author of the best selling Louisa Moss detective series.
Ex-nightclub boss and, due to carelessness, owner of only half a lung.
Poems and Limericks daily.
Based in Hereford, UK.
@horhpodcast.bsky.social @horhpodcast.bsky.social Hollywood or History? Unpack fact vs. fiction in film. Great for teachers, trivia buffs, and history fans. New episodes every other week.
Available on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube
https://youtube.com/@hollywoodorhistorypodcast?si=gNOPQUnVXde2_NZz
David Atkinson @davidatkinsonpoet.bsky.social (he/him) Prize-winning Irish poet writing in English & Ulster Scots. Pushcart nominated. MA from MMU. Archival poetics: Islandmagee Witch Trial & Irish War of Independence
Kayleigh @thelttlstlbrrn.bsky.social Sweet Briar 2020 | Librarian | Lover of God | Married to @natemosersports.bsky.social | Knitter | Amateur Folklorist | Count it all joy she/her
@neildavieswriter.bsky.social @neildavieswriter.bsky.social 
InkandescentUK @inkandescentuk.bsky.social Inkandescent is a publishing venture from Justin David and Nathan Evans focussing on queer and outsider voices. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ 🍉✊🏿✊🏾
BooksForOurChildren @booksforourkids.bsky.social a parent's eye-view of children's literature
www.booksforourchildren.com
Kelvin Grove Primary School @kelvingroveprimary.bsky.social A thriving, inclusive primary school community in the London Borough of Lewisham, where all children are proud of their achievements and excel in their learning.
Web of Life Children's Books @weboflifebooks.bsky.social Web of Life Children’s Books publishes timeless picture books introducing children to the wonders of nature. For more information, visit: weboflifebooks.com
Pandora Books @pandorabooks.bsky.social Pandora Books supplies book collections to primary schools —supporting learning to read & reading for pleasure. We are passionate about children's reading journeys.
Badger Learning @badgerlearning.bsky.social Supporting teachers and inspiring a love of reading since 1989! Specialists in hi-lo publishing, and suppliers of bespoke, school-ready collections for EYFS–KS4 — from first phonics to fluent reading!
Into Film Scotland @intofilmscotland.bsky.social The core Into Film programme is free for UK state schools, colleges and other youth settings, thanks to support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery good cause funding, and through other key funders including Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen.
Into Film England @intofilmengland.bsky.social The core Into Film programme is free for UK state schools, colleges and other youth settings, thanks to support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery good cause funding, and through other key funders including Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen.
Braes High Early Learning & Childcare @braeselc.bsky.social National 5 Early Learning & Chilcare at Braes High School 🍎🧸📚 developing employability skills and knowledge whilst having fun learning 🌟
Hat Full of Sky @hatfullofsky.bsky.social Profile pic by Lynda Barry. Nonsense by me.
jan dolby @jandolby.bsky.social Children’s Illustrator made in Newfoundland based in Toronto, Canada.
jandolby.com
https://linktr.ee/jandolby
Rep'd by @pageturnerlit.bsky.social
St Wilfrid's English Hub @stwenglishhub.bsky.social 
Lari Don @laridonwriter.bsky.social Children's writer based in Edinburgh. Adventure novels, pic books, trad tale retellings. Passionate re stories, politics, feminism. #longcovid. she/lher
Jordan Collver @jordancollver.bsky.social Eisner-nominated comic artist with a science communication MSc. Posting about HUMAN ART / comics / illustration / science / nature / history. www.jordancollver.com
Books:
PETS TELL TALES - https://shorturl.at/Ydbqk
HOCUS POCUS - https://shorturl.at/nYyXd
Genevieve Carver @gen-carver.bsky.social ✍️ Writer of poetry and children’s fiction
🦀 Keep writing about sea creatures and storms
🐬 Latest collection Birds / Humans / Machines / Dolphins from Guillemot Press, shortlisted for Highland Book Prize
🖥️ www.genevievecarver.com
@petertatchell.bsky.social @petertatchell.bsky.social